A state House panel advanced bills to expand nondiscrimination, widen hate‑crime protections and ban the panic defense — but the GOP‑controlled Senate stands in the way.

Vanguard and plan administrators report a record share of workers took hardship 401(k) withdrawals in 2025 even as average balances rose.

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 15 years after a Dec. 31, 2019 Havertown home invasion that federal prosecutors say was part of a multi-site robbery ring.

Radian Group will cut about 50 jobs as it winds down its mortgage conduit and markets its title and real‑estate services, part of a strategic refocus. The move follows a divestiture plan tied to the company’s pivot into specialty insurance.

Burlington and Ross are among bidders offering about $36.3M for roughly half of 59 Saks Off 5th leases; a Bala Cynwyd Saks Fifth lease drew an $8.4M offer.

Community College of Philadelphia will raise in‑district tuition to $174 per credit this fall — the first increase in nine years, college officials say. Help and aid options will be available.

A Wayne man faces over 120 counts after Yahoo flagged years of alleged child sexual abuse material. Investigators say seized devices show evidence of production and a June 11, 2026 hearing is set.

Blueprint Cookies has rebranded as Cookie Head; the Rittenhouse shop reopens March 14 and Richboro follows March 21 with soft‑serve, milkshakes and Brain Freezes.

The long‑stalled plan to convert the Family Court building and relocate the African American Museum to the Parkway appears to have collapsed: no permits since 2019 and developers are quiet.

Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled a roughly $7 billion FY2027 blueprint that leans on fees for ride-hail and deliveries while adding shelter beds and housing investments. The plan now moves to City Council review.

Breezy Friday with gusts up to 40 mph in Philadelphia. A strong cold front Monday, March 16 could bring heavy rain and severe storms.

Sublease warehouse listings in Philadelphia have climbed to a new high, reshaping availability as occupiers trim footprints and landlords offer more concessions.

In central Pennsylvania swing districts, many Republicans shrugged at President Trump’s claim that Democrats "must cheat" to win — even as some voters back tougher ID and citizenship checks. The split highlights how rhetoric is shaping policy fights over the SAVE America Act and election administration heading into November.